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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.64, 18,545.46 and 9,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.64, 18,545.46 and 9,582.04 is: 14,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.64 : 18,545.46 = 9,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.64/18,545.46 = 9,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.64x = 18,545.46 × 9,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.64x = 177,703,339.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,703,339.54/12,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.06

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